Simmons' total is the second-highest single-game scoring outburst in the program's history behind 48 points scored by former standout Darlene Orlando-Ciarcia, achieved in an 87-71 win over New Haven on Feb. 7, 1994. She bested her previous career-high of 28 points.

Simmons converted 12 of 22 field goal attempts (3 of 7 from 3-point range) and 11 of 13 free throws, and scored seven of her points in the second overtime in which the River Hawks outscored Palm Beach Atlantic 10-2. She also grabbed nine rebounds, dished five assists and had four steals.

Senior guard Ashley Rivera (Lowell), making her second appearance for UMass Lowell and first start, chipped in 12 points and nine assists.

Bivins converted 7 of 11 field goals, while DeSantis hit 5 of 9 field goals, including 4 of 6 from 3-point range and a pair of key late treys to seal the win. Junior guard Akeem Williams came off the bench to score 14 points and dish four assists.

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It marked the 100th career victory at a four-year school for UML coach Greg Herenda. He has an 88-43 record in his fifth season at UMass Lowell.

"Road wins are hard to come by and somehow my guys found a way to gut it out," said Herenda. "We had a number of different combinations out there and we were never able to get into a rhythm."

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